i will probably start a running review thread on the GV version of these boots after a little more time in them.... my reason being, i think they are a very unique boot in the hunting space, they may be that unicorn (for some) that is chased in the numerous "i want a high quality mountain hunting boot but don't want to spen 400$" threads
first impression is they almost don't make sense for the price, my history with asolo is "i wish these fit a little better, because they are in the very top in durability" i have had several pairs over the years, none have been their synthetic boots, all have been leather, but my 3 pairs of boots with hard use and are still completely waterproof are 2 pair of asolos, and a pair of zamberlans..... every other boot i have ever owned started leaking in less than 2 seasons, so they have impressed me very much in durability.
their low top shivers have been a favorite of mine for archery elk, but their more substantial boots have just been a little off on fit, no problems, just sore feet after long days in the woods, i can only describe their lasts as a generic fit, and a little clunky, not very refined, but solid boots
the hunter GV has been tempting me for a long time, but the limited info says they are a stiff boot, and i don't care for really stiff boots (like crispi colorado, or worse, kenetrek) just not my thing.... finally just ordered them out of curiosity
what they have going for them is a very refined build vs previous asolo boots i have had, a history of being among the most waterproof boots made, European made, very quality build, and a refined fit (of course that will be subjective) and the obvious price vs similar boots.
they aren't as stiff as i expected, they are slightly more stiff than a crispi nevada, but less than a colorado... maybe right between the 2, the fit is impressively good for me, they will not be the boot for wide feet. they aren't so narrow they are tight on me, but they feel very stable, foot isn't constricted, but it's not going to have much movement side to side, which is ideal for my taste. the toe box is very roomy, not wide, but lots of room above my toes... again, ideal for me.... they are stiff enough to need some break in, but i would have no issues putting in 15 miles in the mountains out of the box, they are extremely comfortable out of the box, only break in will be in the ankle area, which isn't bad at all, very normal on any boot out of the box
they have really good ankle support, i don't love that, but most people do... crispi ankle support system is uncomfortable to me, so i don't care for too much ankle support in the mountains.
time will tell the rest of the story, but if they hold up as well as previous asolo boots have, they will be by far the best bang for your buck boots i have seen/owned.... first impression and past experience with asolo tells me these are a very underrated boot... especially for 230$ regularly and down to 150$ fairly common
